AWARD OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL
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By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order
9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II, WD Bul 3, 1944), and pursuant to
authority in AR 600-45, the Bronze Star Medal with Letter "V" device for
heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an
enemy of the United States is awarded to the following named
enlisted men:

Private First Class George F. O'BRIEN,
RA12421391, Infantry, Company "K", 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry
Division, United States Army. During the early morning hours of 6 July
1953, in the vicinity of Honu-chon, Korea, Company "K" began an attack on
enemy held Hill "250". Private O'BRIEN was the radioman for the assault
platoon leader. In the early stages of the action, he kept close contact
with the company commander and relayed all information pertaining to the
attack. Later, the platoon leader was seriously wounded and Private
O'BRIEN quickly contacted the company commander for instructions. The
order was given for all units to return to friendly lines. Since the other
radios in the assault force had been disabled, he courageously went from
one exposed position to another, informing all personnel of the order. He
remained on the hill, despite the heavy fire, until all of the squads had
been notified. He then assisted in the evacuation of the wounded. Private
O'BRIEN'S outstanding heroism and devotion to duty reflect great credit
upon himself and the military service. Entered the Federal Service from
New York.

Source: Record Group 338: General Orders 3rd Infantry
Division, Boxes 129 to 131 - National Archives and Records Administration,
College Park, Maryland.